Adenosquamous carcinoma of the colon. Case report of an unusual type

Tumori. 1993 Aug 31;79(4):288-90. doi: 10.1177/030089169307900415.

Abstract

Primary adenosquamous carcinoma of the colon is a rare entity. Its prevalent site of origin is at the level of the proximal portion of the large bowel. The tumor presents in young patients and follows a highly aggressive course. We present an extremely unusual case of adenosquamous carcinoma in which the classical mucinous and signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma was associated with the squamous component. The prognosis of this rare neoplasm is very poor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / etiology
  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Adenosquamous / etiology
  • Carcinoma, Adenosquamous / pathology*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary*